Description: Click here to see our other books! Belshazzar, The Martyr of Antioch, and Anne Boleyn Rev. H. H. Milman 1822-1827 John Murray : London 8.5" by 5.5" 168; 162; 168 [4]pp SUMMARY Three dramatic poems by Henry Hart Milman, in full calf signed bindings by Hatchards. Including the first editions of 'Belshazzar' and 'The Martyr of Antioch', and the second edition of 'Anne Boleyn'. Early Edition,First Edition,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Three volumes from English historian and ecclesiastic Henry Hart Milman.In full calf signed bindings by J. Hatchard & Son.The first two volumes present here, both published in 1822 and present in the first editions, are 'Belshazzar' and 'The Martyr of Antioch'.'The Martyr of Antioch' is based on the life of Saint Margaret the Virgin, while the influence of Byron's works has been noted in 'Belshazzar'.Also present here is the very scarce second edition of 'Anne Boleyn', a tragic retelling of her life in poetic form.With the bookseller's label of E. Churton to the front pastedown of 'Boleyn', and pencil inscriptions to a front blank of each volume. CONDITION In full calf signed bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Rubbing to back strip tails, joints, and board perimeters. Small loss of leather to head of 'Boleyn' back strip. Small loss of leather to 'Martyr' spine label. Head of 'Boleyn' joints starting, with boards firmly held. Hinges of 'Belshazzar' and front hinge of 'Martyr' strained and firmly held. Pencil inscriptions to front blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Rev. H. H. Milman
Publisher: John Murray
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Poetry
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1822
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 3.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
